Embrace Nutrition Counseling

03/11/2026

New blog post! Why is "calories in versus calories out" an outdated measure of health? Emilee Young, RDN goes into detail about how the idea suggests that body weight and health are simply a math problem, which is far from the truth.

Learn why the “calories in, calories out” model is outdated and harmful, especially in eating disorder recovery. From a weight-inclusive dietitian in DC, VA, and MD.

01/15/2026

In lieu of the GLP-1 conversations that can be loud and overwhelming - especially for our clients in recovery, I co-wrote a short reflection and grounding exercise as a gentle tool to help pause, come back into the body, and reconnect with personal values beneath the noise.

Sharing this as a resource for both individuals navigating these decisions and clinicians supporting clients through them. Thanks for Georgia McArtney at McArtney Nutrition for doing this with me!

Free to download handouts and additional resources for those in eating disorder recovery. Embrace Nutrition Counseling is an eating disorder specialized practice offering virtual nutrition counseling in Virginia, DC, and Maryland.

01/09/2026

New blog is live! You may have heard the lingo around “intuitive eating” but what does it actually mean and how do I apply it? Link below

Learn what intuitive eating is, how to start, and why it supports a healthier relationship with food—guided by a DC-based intuitive eating dietitian.

11/11/2025

Save the date! Embrace is hosting a 6 week (biweekly) postpartum nutrition group starting Saturday, January 10th 2026🩷

More details to come. Email emileeyoungrd@gmail.com for questions or to get pre-registered.

www.embracenutritioncounseling.com

11/10/2025

What if it’s simply because you’re a living, breathing entity? Not a statue.

Visit www.embracenutritioncounseling.com for nutrition therapy support 🩵

10/07/2025

Are you looking for a different relationship with food and your body? Emilee Young, RDN, LD supports folks of all ages step away from calorie counts, tracking macros, the endless dieting fads, and feeling the shame and guilt cycle with food.

Welcoming new clients from DC, VA, MD, + Nationwide. Inquire today!

Emilee Young, RDN, LD is a dietitian and founder of Embrace Nutrition. She supports clients in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, and those needing prenatal and postnatal support.

09/17/2025

Creating safety and autonomy in nutrition therapy is the whole point 🌱

Embrace Nutrition is currently accepting new clients for eating disorder nutrition therapy in the DMV + nationwide.

Check out our website update and resources!
www.embracenutritioncounseling.com

09/04/2025

NEW POST: Check out Emilee's blog on navigating postpartum while in eating disorder recovery.

Embrace Nutrition Counseling offers virtual nutrition counseling to those navigating the challenges of parenthood- fertility, prenatal care, and postpartum support.

A Rock Recovery Blog Spotlight Motherhood is often described as this magical time of joy, bonding, and unconditional love. And yes, sometimes it is. But it can also be a time of deep grief, identity shifts, and overwhelming emotional and physical change. And when you’re navigating the postpartum p

08/15/2025

August is Fat Liberation Month, an annual celebration dedicated to promoting fat positivity and challenging fatphobia.

One way Rock Recovery works to challenge fatphobia, this month and every month, is providing therapy through a Health At Every Size® lens - what does this mean exactly?

💚 We respect the inherent diversity of all body shapes and sizes.
💚 We take a non-diet approach to treatment, and instead, focus on promoting healthy behaviors to clients, such as intuitive eating.
💚 We support movement that brings true joy and wellness to one's lifestyle, instead of focusing on movement for things such as weight loss.

This month is all about the freedom to be yourself, and the belief that ALL bodies are good bodies. How are you going to celebrate this Fat Liberation Month? Let us know in the comments below!

P.S. - If you are looking for support on your own journey to liberation, we'd be honored to help. Check out our eating disorder therapy services at the link below!

https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/eating-disorder-therapy-services

08/13/2025

As schools gear up for a new semester, many in recovery face a delicate balance. This blog post is for caregivers and students. It invites reflection, guidance, and reminder that recovery is a journey. Feel free to share to support someone who might need to see this.

Embrace Nutrition has availability for adolescents navigating recovery in VA, DC, MD, & nationwide

This blog aims to provide insights and tips from both the caregiver's and the student's perspectives to make the transition back to school smoother. Emilee Young is a dietitian offering virtual services in VA, DC, MD.

08/05/2025

Embrace Nutrition currently has 2 sliding scale spaces available (reduced fee) for eating disorder nutrition therapy. If you or someone you know is in need of support with food, body image, and/or perinatal care- schedule a free discovery call today!

Emilee Young, RDN, LD is a dietitian and founder of Embrace Nutrition. She supports clients in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, and those needing prenatal and postnatal support.

08/01/2025

Check out our new blog on grocery shopping in this economy. Times are hard and we are all doing the best we can to feed ourselves and our families.

As an eating disorder dietitian in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, I support clients with realistic, affordable ways to stay nourished using grocery staples, food assistance, and flexible meal planning. This blog offers tips for eating well in recovery without shame, including how processed f